Workplace Safety & Health Coordinator # LTA with Tunnel Experience - #1175653

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements in accordance with Singapore WSH legislation, LTA requirements, and project safety procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety observations, and audits to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with approved Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements.
• Provide WSH support and supervision for tunnelling and underground construction activities, including associated high-risk works.
• Monitor tunnel-related activities such as excavation, temporary works, lifting operations, confined spaces, work at height, access/egress, ventilation, and emergency arrangements.
• Ensure appropriate safety controls are implemented for tunnel access, underground work areas, plant and equipment, and worker movement.
• Monitor traffic management and lane closure activities and ensure compliance with approved LTA traffic management requirements.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, WSH Manager, site supervisors, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders on WSH matters.
• Conduct and/or support toolbox meetings, safety briefings, WSH campaigns, inspections, and safety awareness programmes.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, near misses, unsafe occurrences, and safety-related complaints, including preparation of relevant reports.
• Follow up on safety observations, audit findings, non-conformities, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain proper WSH records, inspection reports, risk assessments, permits, meeting minutes, training records, and other safety documentation.
• Participate in emergency response planning, rescue arrangements, and emergency drills, particularly for tunnel and underground work.
• Liaise with relevant project stakeholders and authorities on WSH matters when required.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure workers understand and comply with project safety requirements.
• Perform other WSH-related duties assigned by the WSH Manager / Project Manager.

Requirements

• Must possess an Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level B).
• Must possess a valid Manage Work at Height certificate.
• Must possess a valid Risk Management (BizSAFE Level 2) certificate.
• Must possess a valid Confined Space Safety Assessor certificate.
• Must possess a valid BCSS Tunnel certificate.
• Relevant experience in LTA, civil, infrastructure, tunnelling, or major construction projects.
• Experience in traffic management, lane closure, and high-risk construction activities.
• Good communication, coordination, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with contractors, subcontractors, supervisors, consultants, and project stakeholders.